However, in my arguably obsessive state, I’ve been lucky to see these boys progress, even in that short space of time, which has to be said, is pretty exciting for the future.
Although slightly later than scheduled… all thoughts of lateness were swiftly forgotten once they struck up the opening to Night in The Box. There was a fabulous energy from the Glaswegian quartet, which was mirrored perfectly by the lively crowd of clear followers. Barrie-James crooned away across beautiful rifts and harmonies that filled the room effortlessly. With a fabulous grit to his voice, you can’t help but be mesmerised and affected in a rather powerful way that is only really felt live.
Although currently there are some pretty powerful forces across the board within the music industry, who specialise in a heavy folk with spectacular harmonies, these boys have a special way of capturing you with their performances and in my view would be hard pushed to be beaten at what they do.
A fine ending to The Traveller, in lyrics stating ‘This is where I wanna be’ I couldn’t agree more, there was nowhere else that evening I would rather have been. Filled with a real sense of passion and feeling, Kassidy show a real gratitude for a crowd who have come to listen and enjoy. These boys are serious masters at their craft. Looking back, to what understandably can only be described as a hesitant performance at the ICA those few months ago, it is extremely exciting to witness these boys coming out and blowing you away with the force of their music.
Performing a range of songs from their Rubbergum EP’s and a few new sounds for good measure, the set appeared to be headed at light speed towards its end.
An inspired end to the gig, which built up until the building, was fit to burst, with Hamish and Barrie-James who extended their musical talents to adding their own beats to the ending of The Betrayal. A trick which ended their superb Reading set in August. Watching three guys, beat their way on a drum kit to a fantastic build up of an ending, is something I defy you not to smile about.
Thankfully after only moments the boys came back to play their two song encore, ending in my personal favourite of Stray Cat. Another ace evening of music from a group of boys I stumbled upon by mere coincidence and now, without them my music collection would be empty without. The progression of this band in the past few months is astounding on its own merit. Lets hope they keep progressing on to the bigger and better things they deserve.
Band Members
Barrie-James O'Neill
Hamish Fingland
Lewis Andrew
Chris Potter
Kieran Logan – Drummer
Thomas McNeice – Bassist
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